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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Unknown
Title:Heraldic pillars of the Temple of Amun, Karnak
Date Made:mid 19th - early 20th century
Type:Photograph
Materials:Albumen print
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:Mount: 17 in x 14 in; 43.2 cm x 35.6 cm; Sheet/Image: 10 1/8 in x 7 7/8 in; 25.7 cm x 20 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1995.6.19
Credit Line:Gift of William and Sylvia Durfee
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Black and white image of the interior of a ruined Egyptian temple. Two square pillars stand left and right of center, each with a design consisting of a lateral view of three lotuses on one side. On the other visible side of each pillar, there are detailed hieroglyhpic inscriptions. A small grove of palm trees is visible between the columns in the background, beyond the ruins.

Tags:
ancient

Subjects:
Civilization, Ancient; Photography--Printing processes--Albumen

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